Teacher of Computer Science

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher from September 2018; an individual who can consistently teach good or outstanding lessons and support our thriving computing department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals and be actively involved in teaching all key stages.  

We encourage applications from teachers who feel they can add value to an already highly-effective department and prosper in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We have an excellent track-record of developing teachers to become not only outstanding practitioners but also leaders. We also provide personal guidance and support to enable our staff to succeed in new roles. 

You will be joining a vibrant, hardworking and experienced department that is committed to ensuring successful outcomes for our students. Last year we achieved 89% A*-C at GCSE level and 57% A*-B at A2 Level. The number of students opting to choose to study Computing at all levels is high and growing from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5. 

Role: 

• Add value to an already highly effective and motivated team. 

• Further raise overall achievement and success of Computing. 

• Consistently teach outstanding Computing lessons and deliver aspirational outcomes. 

• Monitor, review and evaluate pupil performance and progress across all key stages. 

• Arrange appropriate intervention to ensure high pupil achievement.  

• Give full support to the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 

• Be bound by the general teachers’ duties as laid down in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document – undertaking such duties as may be reasonably expected, including involvement in extra-curricular activities. 

 Selection Criteria: 

• To be a graduate and either possess a computing degree or relevant related degree. 

• Programming expertise in Visual Basic, Python and SQL  

• Successful completion of teaching practice or NQT year. 

• To have a sound knowledge of the subject area and be willing to teach across the age and ability range. 

• To have highly effective classroom skills. •

To be able to set and maintain high expectations of work and behaviour. 

• To have a good understanding of Equal Opportunities issues and a determination to apply the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of work as a professional. 

• To be able to enhance teaching delivery and learning by the use of ICT. 

• To be a reflective practitioner. 

• To establish good working relationships with staff, students, parents and carers. 

• Experience of teaching Computing GCSE and A Level is desirable. 

 As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:  

• Opportunities for career progression 

• Excellent professional development 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals 

• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee 

• Free tea, latte, cappuccino and hot chocolate etc.  

• An employee assistance programme 

• Childcare vouchers 

• Season ticket loans 

• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ 

• Excellent catering facilities 

• Secure on-site parking 

 This post would be suitable for an experienced teacher or a successful NQT. 

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including the need for the successful candidate to undertake a disclosure and barring check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.   

 If you feel that this is the school for you, then please apply by completing the application form.